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Circus to perform two shows Monday

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Lampasas Monday, setting up at the corner of East North Avenue and South Western.The circus is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Lampasas. Proceeds will be used for scholarships to both Lampasas ISD and Lometa ISD students.Shows will be offered at 5 p.m.

Tickets available for library’s Barbecue for Books meal

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Library Foundation’s annual Barbecue for Books fundraiser will take place Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Lampasas Public Library.A chopped beef sandwich with chips, homemade Texas sheet cake and a bottled water can be picked up curbside at 201 S. Main.
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Melissa Cantu

Cantu trial dependent on two court motions, attorney says

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Although former Lometa police chief Melissa Cantu is set for jury announcement on Oct. 18, whether or not the case will go to trial this month is still in question.Cantu, accused in a Lometa wiretapping case, is scheduled for jury trial in the 27th District Court of Lampasas County the week of Oct.
Kempner Church of Christ’s preacher is helping his congregation create a social media presence and posts short video lessons each week. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH

Kempner Church of Christ’s preacher is helping his congregation create a social media presence and posts short video lessons each week. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH

McNiel relishes role leading Kempner congregation

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Jack McNiel Jr. became Kempner Church of Christ’s first full-time preacher in 20-plus years when he assumed his role the last Sunday in June.So far, McNiel said he is settling well into his role after having spent the last 16 years in ministry away from the Lone Star State.“It is going really well.
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New building goes up along the creek

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Construction continues on a new NAPA Auto Parts location at the site of the former AMVETS building near Sulphur Creek. The old building was demolished earlier this spring. MW Hail Construction is the contractor on the project. A date for completion of the structure is yet to be determined.

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Genealogy Time Correction
Thursday, October 3, 2024
A story in the Sept. 27 edition listed an incorrect time for the Lampasas County Historical Commission’s genealogy workshop.The free workshop will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lampasas Public Library, 201 S. Main St.
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